Sida ovata

Sida ovata

Native range is Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Iran to India. Elevation: 554 meters.


Socotra plant (Sida)

Socotra plant (Sida)

Elevation: 554 meters.


Socotra plant (Sida)

Socotra plant (Sida)

Elevation: 554 meters.


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

A species seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Endemic. Elevation: 515 meters


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

A species seen throughout Socotra, except in the granite Haghier mountains. Endemic. Elevation: 515 meters


Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

This individual is one of few success stories, as it is growing on the edge of a huge limestone boulder, and thus…


Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

Socotra Star-Chestnut (Sterculia africana socotrana)

A young individual struggling with overcoming the incessant browsing by the goats. Only by incredible chance will this…


Corchorus erodioides

Corchorus erodioides

In Firhmin Forest I found this species in high numbers in some places. It is found throughout Socotra, but rarely in…